Mr 9 'Till 5
by Premiata Forneria Marconi
From the album: Photos of Ghosts
Track 6 of 7 on Photos of Ghosts (1973).
Duration: 4:11
Lyrics for Mr 9 'Till 5
Shiny shoes, he runs to catch the train Rockets launched if he is late again Pushed and squeezed on the sardine machine To his "Mr 9 'Till 5" routine Filing, piling on his desk all day In and out from tray to endless tray Tea and biscuits, secretary's legs Luncheon daydreams over curried eggs Yes sir, no sir, on the squawking phone Five o'clock rush-hour, exhausted home TV, bedtime and excite the wife Set the clock, get up, repeat through life "Mr 9 'Till 5" (Down on his knees for the weekend) Five too soon, it's Sunday afternoon Post the pools and watch "The Box" 'till ten Shuts his eyes, wakes up, it's Monday again